SECOND THOUGHTS

Published Friday, August 3, 2007

Second Thoughts includes corrections, clarifications and elaboration associated with Tribune news articles. When you see something that bothers you, call Managing Editor Jim Robertson at 815-1707.

Two local competitors were missing from a story yesterday about the Missouri River 340 boating race from Kansas City to St. Charles. Nicki Eatinger of Columbia finished the 340-mile race in 96 hours, 23 minutes. She placed sixth in the women’s solo division. Peter Jackson of Columbia finished in 72 hours, 31 minutes for 17th place in the men’s solo division.

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A story yesterday about a proposed location for a new Columbia Public Schools high school did not include a first reference to Board of Education President Karla DeSpain.

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A story yesterday about the city’s free lunch program at Douglass Park did not include a first reference to Voluntary Action Center Director Cindy Mustard.